Suunto Foot Pod Owner's manual
- Category
- Heart rate monitors
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- Owner's manual
Suunto Foot Pod is a wireless speed and distance sensor that accurately measures your speed and distance when running, jogging, or walking. Unlike pedometers, it measures each stride individually, even when you vary your stride length, and also functions both outdoors and indoors. It easily attaches to your shoe laces and pairs with your Suunto t3, t4, or t6 heart rate monitor. After calibration, your Suunto Foot Pod will provide accurate speed and distance information.
Suunto Foot Pod is a wireless speed and distance sensor that accurately measures your speed and distance when running, jogging, or walking. Unlike pedometers, it measures each stride individually, even when you vary your stride length, and also functions both outdoors and indoors. It easily attaches to your shoe laces and pairs with your Suunto t3, t4, or t6 heart rate monitor. After calibration, your Suunto Foot Pod will provide accurate speed and distance information.
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COPYRIGHT
This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy.
Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto Foot POD and their logos
are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights reserved.
While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained
in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate,
no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied.
Its content is subject to change at any time without notice.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Suunto Foot POD is an accessory for your Suunto t3, Suunto t4 or Suunto
t6 heart rate monitor. It is a light-weight, wireless speed and distance
sensor suitable for activities where footsteps are taken in an even stride,
such as running, jogging or walking.
It measures speed and distance by tracking and recreating the motion of the
foot in the air. Unlike conventional pedometers, it measures each stride
individually. Therefore, it displays the correct speed and distance information
even when you vary your stride length, for example, when running uphill or
downhill.
Unlike the GPS, the Suunto Foot POD functions both outdoors and indoors
because it measures the stride length with built-in acceleration sensors.
It is firmly attached to your shoe laces with an easy-to-use clip ensuring that it
does not become loose even when running in demanding conditions.
When paired with your Suunto t3, t4 or t6 heart rate monitor and properly
calibrated, Suunto Foot POD measures your distance and speed information
accurately and effortlessly.
NOTE: Suunto Foot POD does not get an accurate reading with activities
involving fast acceleration, turns, jumps, side steps and abrupt halts, for
example, racquet sports.
NOTE: The heart rate monitor functions related to the use of your Suunto Foot
POD are explained in the individual Suunto t3, t4 and t6 instruction manuals.
You can download the latest versions of the manuals at www.suunto.com/
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2. ATTACHING THE FOOT POD
Attach the Foot POD to the laces of your running shoes as follows:
1. Remove the POD from the clip.
2. Attach the clip by sliding it under the laces.
3. Tighten the laces.
4. Attach the POD to the clip. (To ensure accurate measurement, make sure the
device is not tilted to left or right and cannot move around.) .
To remove the Foot POD from your shoe, press down firmly on the front tips of
the clip one after the other to disengage the POD. Loosen the shoe laces and
remove the clip.
3. BEFORE USE
3.1. ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING THE FOOT POD
The Foot POD reacts to motion. It turns on automatically by, for example,
stumping or striding. This is indicated by 3 blinks of the red LED.
The Foot POD turns off automatically after being inactive for 30 minutes. This is
indicated by 2 blinks of the red LED.
3.2. PAIRING YOUR FOOT POD
Before you can use your Suunto Foot POD, you have to pair it with your Suunto
heart rate monitor. This is only necessary when you use your Foot POD for the
first time.
To pair your Foot POD with your Suunto heart rate monitor:
1. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, go to Training mode settings and select Pair
a POD and then Foot. Then, press the Mode button. The message ‘TURN ON
FOOT’ is displayed.
In your Suunto t6, go to the Training menu and select Pair and then Foot
POD (if your device has a serial number 50500000 or higher) or Spd sens (if
your device has a serial number 50499999 or lower). The message ‘TURN ON
NEW DEVICE’ is displayed.
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2. Turn the Foot POD on. Place the POD upside down (i.e. battery compartment
cover facing up) in order to put the POD into pairing mode.
3. Your Suunto t3 or t4 will display “
Paired” or, if pairing failed, it returns to the
Pair a POD menu.
Your Suunto t6 will display either ‘”PAIRING COMPLETE” or, if pairing failed,
“NO DEVICES FOUND” within 30 seconds.
If pairing fails, make sure that there are no active ANT transmitters such as HR
belts nearby and repeat steps 1 and 2.
After successful pairing, your heart rate monitor will display a new mode called
Speed/Distance. There you can view all the Speed and distance-related
information while you are on the move.
If you would like to use the Suunto t6 (serial number 50499999 or lower)
simultaneously with both the Bike POD and the Foot POD, Suunto offers a free
update of your Suunto t6. Please send your Suunto t6 and the Foot POD proof
of purchase to your nearest Suunto Service Center and you will be provided
with an update of your Suunto t6. Please remember to pay the postal costs.
For information on Suunto Service Center locations visit www.suunto.com.
4. USING YOUR FOOT POD
4.1. CONNECTION
To use your Foot POD, you must establish a connection between it and your
heart rate monitor each time you want to use your heart rate monitor with your
Foot POD.
1. Turn the Foot POD on by taking few strides.
2. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, enter Training mode or start the stopwatch.
In your Suunto t6, select Connect in the Speed/Distance menu.
Your heart rate monitor informs you when the Foot POD has been found.
Suunto t3 or Suunto t4: If the connection fails, the message “Searching”
disappears from the bottom row of the display and the selected shortcut returns.
Suunto t6: If the connection fails, ”NO DEVICES FOUND” is displayed on the
screen.
In this case, make sure that the Foot POD is active and try again. If the
connection still does not work, remove and reinstall the battery. If the red LED
blinks 3 times after reinstalling the battery, the connection is working. If the red
LED displays 6 quick blinks, you should change the battery. See Section 4.3.
“Replacing the battery”.
If the red LED burns continuously, the pod may require service.
4.2. CALIBRATION
To ensure that your measurements are accurate, you must first calibrate the
Foot POD using your heart rate monitor. Perform the calibration on an
accurately measured course, for instance on a 400m running track.
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1. Turn the Foot POD on by taking few strides.
2. Set your heart rate monitor to Training mode and connect the Foot POD
with it.
3. Start running at your usual pace. When you cross the starting line, start the
stopwatch.
4. Run a distance of 800–1000 m (about 0.500–0.700 miles) at your usual pace.
(for example, two laps on a 400-meter-track).
5. Stop the stopwatch when you reach the finish line.
6. In your Suunto t3 or Suunto t4, select Calibrate in Speed and Distance
mode settings.
In your Suunto t6, select Calibrate in the Speed/Distance menu.
7. Select Foot POD.
8. Adjust the measured distance (for example, 0.988 km) to the real covered
distance (for example,1.000 km) with UP/DOWN and press ENTER to finish
the calibration.
9. The device calculates and displays the calibration factor on the second row of
the display. Alternatively, you can provide the calibration factor manually
using the UP/DOWN buttons.
NOTE: If you are training at different paces, you will reach the best accuracy
by using different calibration factors for slow and fast running. For marathons,
we recommend calibrating the Foot POD at your target marathon pace.
4.3. REPLACING THE BATTERY
When the battery level is low, the LED displays 6 quick
blinks when you activate the Foot POD. After that, the
battery will have power for approximately 5 hours.
Replace the battery when it runs low or when the battery
life significantly differs from the operational times
mentioned in this manual.
NOTE: For more information on estimated battery life
expectancy, see Section 6. Technical Specifications.
There may be differences in the operation time of Suunto
Foot POD depending on type of battery, operating
temperature and use.
NOTE: If you switch on the Foot POD in room
temperature and take it out to the cold, battery consumption will increase. If the
battery is already low, this may result in it emptying quickly.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the POD from the clip.
2. Open the battery compartment cover with a coin.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Replace the battery and close the battery compartment.
5. Attach the POD to the clip.
NOTE: Replace the battery with extreme care to ensure that your Foot POD
remains water-resistant. Careless battery replacement may void warranty.
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5. SUUNTO TRAINING MANAGER
While using Suunto Foot POD, the speed and distance data is recorded by your
Suunto heart rate monitor. This data can be displayed in graphical format and
analyzed in more detail with Suunto Training Manager software. The software is
included in Suunto t6. With the Suunto t3 and Suunto t4, you need to buy
Suunto PC POD to be able to transfer the data to your computer before using
Suunto Training Manager. You can always download the latest version of the
Suunto Training Manager free of charge from www.suunto.com.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight: 27 g (including battery)
• Water-resistance: 30 m / 100 ft. (ISO 2281)
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -5°F to +140°F
• User replaceable battery: CR2032 lithium battery
• Transmission range: up to 10 m / 30 ft.
• Accuracy: When calibrated, 97% at 0°C to +40°C / +32°F to +104°F. Valid
with speeds from 1 m/s to 5.5 m/s / 3 ft/s to 16.5 ft/s (3.6 km/h to 19,8 km/h)
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz ANT Compatible
• Battery life: 200 hours active life at 20°C / 68°F
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
7.1. COPYRIGHT
This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended
solely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and key information
regarding the operation of Suunto products.
Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or
otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written
consent of Suunto Oy.
While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this
documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is
expressed or implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice.
The latest version of this documentation can always be downloaded in
www.suunto.com.
© Suunto Oy, 9/2004, 11/2004, 10/2005, 10/2006, 6/2007, 7/2007
7.2. TRADEMARK
Suunto and Replacing Luck are registered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Suunto t3,
Suunto t4, Suunto t6 and other Suunto product, feature and content names are
registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Other product and
company names are trademarks of their respective owners.
7.3. PATENT NOTICE
This product is protected by US6,513,381, US6,301,964, US5,955,667 patents
and corresponding non-US patents. Other patents have been applied for.
8. DISCLAIMERS
8.1. USER’S RESPONSIBILITY
This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto Foot POD must not
be substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial
precision.
8.2. CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC
directives 89/336/EEC and 99/5/EEC.
8.3. ICES
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
8.4. FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating
the equipment.
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Consult an authorized Suunto dealer or other qualified service technician if you
cannot correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Repairs should be made by authorized Suunto service personnel. Unauthorized
repairs will void warranty.
Tested to comply with FCC standards. For home or office use.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Suunto
Oy could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
8.5. LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE
If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy
will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge,
for two (2) years from the date of its purchase. This warranty is only extended to
the original purchaser and only covers failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warranty.
It does not cover battery, battery replacement, damage or failures resulting from
accident, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the
product, or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scope of
its published specifications, or any causes not covered by this warranty.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting
Suunto Oy’s Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization.
Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries shall in no event be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product.
Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or
claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this device.
Suunto's Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas
to be ISO 9001 compliant in all Suunto Oy's operations (Quality Certificate
No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).
8.6. AFTER SALES SERVICE
If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight
prepaid, to your Suunto representative who is responsible for having your
product repaired or replaced. Include your name, address, proof of purchase
and/or service registration card, as required in your country. The claim will be
honored and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what
your Suunto representative determines a reasonable amount of time, provided
that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs that are not covered under the
terms of this warranty will be made at the owner's expense. This warranty is
non-transferable from the original owner.
You can locate your local Suunto representative at www.suunto.com.
9. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it
as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish,
you may return the device to your nearest Suunto
representative.
Suunto Oy, 9/2004, 11/2004, 10/2005, 10/2006, 6/2007, 7/2007
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Suunto Foot Pod Owner's manual
- Category
- Heart rate monitors
- Type
- Owner's manual
Suunto Foot Pod is a wireless speed and distance sensor that accurately measures your speed and distance when running, jogging, or walking. Unlike pedometers, it measures each stride individually, even when you vary your stride length, and also functions both outdoors and indoors. It easily attaches to your shoe laces and pairs with your Suunto t3, t4, or t6 heart rate monitor. After calibration, your Suunto Foot Pod will provide accurate speed and distance information.
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